Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Fort Wainwright AAF (PAFB)

Lat: 64.84°NLon: 147.6°WElev: 453ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

59°F

15°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.85 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 10:55 am AKDT
Extended Forecast for

25 Miles N Chatanika AK

  • Today

    Today: Showers.  High near 53. South wind around 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    High: 53 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers.  Steady temperature around 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Scattered showers, mainly before 1pm.  Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of thunderstorms after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. High near 53. South wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Tonight
Showers. Steady temperature around 46. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
Scattered showers, mainly before 1pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 58. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61. South wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Thursday
A slight chance of thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Friday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Friday Night
A chance of showers, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
25 Miles N Chatanika AK
 65.48°N 147.42°W (Elev. 3199 ft)
10:19 am AKDT Aug 3, 2026
11am AKDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm AKDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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